Cooking Pasta or Rice in the Microwave

When we got our first microwave, we were without a stove so I learned to cook in the microwave. For any type of pasta or rice:

1. Put in a microwave safe bowl.
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2. Add twice as much water or other liquid as there is of the pasta.

3. Microwave on high.
   
   • 15 minutes for noodles or small pasta.
     
     • 20-25 minutes for macaroni or thicker pasta.
       
       • 30 minutes for rice.

     • IMPORTANT, stir well after the first 5 minutes. This keeps the pasta from clumping together. Rice doesn't need to be stirred.

     • Drain and use.

Since microwaves vary in their cooking, check 5 minutes before time. You can use stock, tomatoes in juice, et cetera for liquid.

When cooking rice, cover and let set for 5-7 minutes and it will soak up the liquid and will be nice and fluffy.